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Friday, July 24
Please note: Event details and schedules are subject to change. Check back regularly for the latest updates.
9:30 AM
Morning Boat Cruise
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Okoboji Store
Sponsored by Mau Marine
7:30 PM
Crowder at Preservation Plaza- Arnolds Park
Bring your classic boat for a relaxed morning cruise around West Lake Okoboji! We'll meet just outside the Arnolds Park docks at 9:00 AM. A professional photographer (Jack Bauermeister) will be capturing both photos and video—if you'd like your boat captured, feel free to arrive a bit early!
If you plan on attending the morning boat cruise could you please text me (Carlie Long) with your name and boat specifications (712) 333-5331.
Kick off the weekend with fellow boat owners and enthusiasts at our Friday Night Welcome Gathering hosted at the Okoboji Store. Enjoy a relaxed evening of appetizers, cocktails, and great conversation while admiring the beautiful waterfront setting on West Lake Okoboji. It's the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet fellow participants, and celebrate the start of the 45th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show.
This is a non-affiliated ticketed event hosted by Arnolds Park, so please purchase your own concert tickets.
Saturday, July 25
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
45th Annual Jerry Dyhrkopp
Antique & Classic Boat Show
2:00 PM
Crowd's Choice Award Announcement
2:15 PM
Boat Parade
Boats may begin arriving at the Arnolds Park docks starting at 7:00 AM. If you plan to display your boat on a trailer as a static land display, please let us know in advance, as space is limited. All boats must be in place by 9:30 AM. Boat show staff will be on hand to assist and organize boats by class or brand—please follow their guidance upon arrival.
Registration Tent / Boatique - Sponsored by Jensen Real Estate
Merchandise and late registration sign-up available here. Please visit the tent to sign up and pick up your boat’s information placecard. The card will include your boat’s name, make/model, year, and other details. Be sure to display it clearly on your boat during the event for Crowd’s Choice voting.
Fueling Station - Sponsored by Carlson Real Estate / KW Okoboji
Hosted by Arnolds Park's bar we welcome the "fueling station", your pit-stop for full cash bar service, featuring mimosas, bloody marys, and more!
Captain's Quarters - Sponsored by Manhattan Beach
Right next to the Registration Tent, you’ll find a 10x15 navy tent with round tables—perfect for relaxing and mingling with fellow boat owners. A table with Spudnuts donuts, granola bars, chips, and water- will also be available exclusively for participants.
Dock & Roll Music - Live Music Chris Sandvig - Sponsored by Danbom
From classic tunes to crowd favorites, live music will keep the energy going throughout the event.
NEW!!! Silent Auction Table
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Browse the Silent Auction during the Boat Show and bid on a variety of unique items and themed baskets, with all proceeds helping support future club events!
Glacier Made Tent​
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Stop by the Glacier Made Pop-Up Tent to shop a collection of locally inspired apparel and exclusive Boat Show items.
Event Photography- Jack Bauermeister
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We will be taking professional photos of the boats, boat owners, and all the memorable moments from the show.
Guided by Okoboji Fire & Rescue, we’ll cruise together in a large loop outside of Arnolds Park through the Fire & Rescue waterfall. Please join us at the award ceremony to hear the final instructions.
We are planning to have the parade through both the West and East Lake Okoboji bridges, where Okoboji Fire & Rescue will create a spectacular water salute by spraying their hoses overhead as the antique and classic wooden boats pass beneath.
